scholarly journals Tuning the orbital angular momentum in optical vortex beams

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 6604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian H. J. Schmitz ◽  
Kai Uhrig ◽  
Joachim P. Spatz ◽  
Jennifer E. Curtis
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Optical Vortex ◽  
Vortex Beams

scholarly journals Optical vortex lattice: an exploitation of orbital angular momentum

Nanophotonics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liuhao Zhu ◽  
Miaomiao Tang ◽  
Hehe Li ◽  
Yuping Tai ◽  
Xinzhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Optical Tweezers ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Vortex Lattice ◽  
Optical Vortex ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Particle Manipulation ◽  
Complex Motion ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Vortex Beams

Abstract Generally, an optical vortex lattice (OVL) is generated via the superposition of two specific vortex beams. Thus far, OVL has been successfully employed to trap atoms via the dark cores. The topological charge (TC) on each optical vortex (OV) in the lattice is only ±1. Consequently, the orbital angular momentum (OAM) on the lattice is ignored. To expand the potential applications, it is necessary to rediscover and exploit OAM. Here we propose a novel high-order OVL (HO-OVL) that combines the phase multiplication and the arbitrary mode-controllable techniques. TC on each OV in the lattice is up to 51, which generates sufficient OAM to manipulate microparticles. Thereafter, the entire lattice can be modulated to desirable arbitrary modes. Finally, yeast cells are trapped and rotated by the proposed HO-OVL. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first realization of the complex motion of microparticles via OVL. Thus, this work successfully exploits OAM on OVL, thereby revealing potential applications in particle manipulation and optical tweezers.

Optical vortices in fiber

Nanophotonics ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 455-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siddharth Ramachandran ◽  
Poul Kristensen
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Optical Vortex ◽  
Optical Vortices ◽  
New Class ◽  
Phase Singularities ◽  
Vortex Beams ◽  
Exotic Beams

AbstractOptical vortex beams, possessing spatial polarization or phase singularities, have intriguing properties such as the ability to yield super-resolved spots under focussing, and the ability to carry orbital angular momentum that can impart torque to objects. In this review, we discuss the means by which optical fibers, hitherto considered unsuitable for stably supporting optical vortices, may be used to generate and propagate such exotic beams. We discuss the multitude of applications in which a new class of fibers that stably supports vortices may be used, and review recent experiments and demonstration conducted with such fibers.

scholarly journals Optical vortex beams with controllable orbital angular momentum using an optical phased array

OSA Continuum ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 3399
Author(s):  
David R. Gozzard ◽  
James T. Spollard ◽  
Paul G. Sibley ◽  
Lyle E. Roberts ◽  
Daniel A. Shaddock
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Phased Array ◽  
Optical Vortex ◽  
Vortex Beams ◽  
Optical Phased Array

scholarly journals Hybrid Angular Gradient Phase Grating for Measuring the Orbital Angular Momentum of Perfect Optical Vortex Beams

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Chao Chu ◽  
Shecheng Gao ◽  
Zhibing Liu ◽  
Jiajing Tu ◽  
Jishun Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Optical Vortex ◽  
Phase Grating ◽  
Vortex Beams ◽  
Gradient Phase

scholarly journals High-Efficiency Spin-Related Vortex Metalenses

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1485
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Ruikang Zhao ◽  
Shilong Chang ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Yan Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Topological Charge ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Infrared Band ◽  
Mid Infrared ◽  
Integrated Devices ◽  
Vortex Beams ◽  
Topological Charges

In this paper, one spin-selected vortex metalens composed of silicon nanobricks is designed and numerically investigated at the mid-infrared band, which can produce vortex beams with different topological charges and achieve different spin lights simultaneously. Another type of spin-independent vortex metalens is also designed, which can focus the vortex beams with the same topological charge at the same position for different spin lights, respectively. Both of the two vortex metalenses can achieve high-efficiency focusing for different spin lights. In addition, the spin-to-orbital angular momentum conversion through the vortex metalens is also discussed in detail. Our work facilitates the establishment of high-efficiency spin-related integrated devices, which is significant for the development of vortex optics and spin optics.

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